How Virtual Workers Can Collaborate And Stay Connected

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Teleworking either full or part-time is becoming more and more a part of the typical workforce landscape. While it opens up many opportunities it can also create challenges when collaborating with co-workers.

What can you do to stay better connected? Try these tips to create a better long distance working relationship.

Staying Inspired When You Work Alone

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Most days when you work from home, you stay plenty busy getting everything done and meeting deadlines. But some days, one can feel lonely and then motivation and productivity can take a nosedive. 


So, what can you to get over this momentary road block?


Here are some great ideas to get you started. What do you do to stay inspired over the long haul, when working alone?

How to Take Control of Your Commute

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Do you feel like your commute to work is out of control? A collection of wasted time, frustration and wishing you could just teleport to your job and avoid it all together.


But what can you do to take back control of your time? This article suggests what you can do to feel better at the end of the day and maximize the use of your time in the car, on the bus or on the train.

What do you do to make you commute less stressful and more productive?


Or you could avoid the commute all together and telework.

Telecommuters Are More Ethical Than Office Bound Employees--Is This True?

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In this article by BNET, they review a study that indicates telecommuters are less likely to have ethical violations than their in-office counterparts You can read the article here.


Do you agree? Disagree?

How the Virtual Water Cooler Will Change Your Workplace

Telecommuting either part-time or full-time is becoming more and more common in this age of technology. How does this change office camaraderie and the "water cooler" talk you have in a typical office setting?


Read Megan Erickson's article on how the workplace is changing.


If you work from home, what are the advantages and disadvantages when it comes interaction with your coworkers?

Telecommuting in Exchange for a Pay Cut?

Would you accept up to a 10% pay cut in order to work from home?  Trade in a long commute for a leisurely cup of coffee at home? Rush hour traffic for walking downstairs to get to work?

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What are the pros/cons of telecommuting.  In the end, is it worth it?


Read the full PC World article, here.